The Mystere 43 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
118.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Mystere 43 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Hobie 14
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Mystere 43 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Mystere 43.
| Mystere 43 | Arrow Catamaran | Hobie 14 | Hobie 35 | Paper Tiger | Windrush 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Beam | 5.0 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Displacement | 220 | 110 | 240 | 230 | 160 | 170 |
| Sail Area | 269 | 110 | 118 | 90 | 100 | 150 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 189 | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | 118.2 | 76.7 | 48.9 | 38.4 | 54.3 | 78.3 |
| Comfort | — | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Capsize | — | 5.09 | 4.94 | 3.92 | 5.15 | 5.42 |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |